Our Story
The Falmouth Artists Guild celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2016. Today, the Guild is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization with 550 members and a full roster of classes, workshops, exhibits, and art sales offered on a year-round basis. The Guild also collaborates with other community groups on joint artistic events.
The Guild's main purpose is to provide a place to create art and improve artistic skills. Artists of all ages, levels and media are welcome.
The Falmouth Artists Guild is housed in the Falmouth Art Center at the corner of Gifford Street and Dillingham Avenue on land donated by Chris Wise of Chatham. Construction began in September 2008 and was completed in May 2009, on time and on budget. The architect was Giampetro and Architects, LLP and the general contractor was V & V Construction Co., Inc. Landscaping was made possible by individuals and businesses donating their time and materials. Funding for the building was primarily from private individuals and foundations, and with a $240,000 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund. No debt was incurred in completing the building. The Art Center was designed to accommodate future expansion in two additional phases. The second phase, which completed the lower level, was opened in 2014 providing a state of the art ceramic studio and an additional studio used primary for weaving and children's classes. The final phase to complete the top floor of the building opened in January, 2016. This added a large studio for major workshops and big classes, a fiber studio, a conference room and a third gallery.